Jake Heaps’ Chalk Talk: A closer look at DK Metcalf’s breakout playoff game
Jan 8, 2020, 5:43 PM
Rookie Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf was at the top of the list of stars in Seattle’s 17-9 playoff win over the Philadelphia Eagles last Sunday.
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Metcalf set an NFL playoffs rookie record with 160 yards receiving, and he had a pair of huge catches that were crucial in the Seahawks’ victory.
In this week’s edition of Chalk Talk, former Seahawks quarterback Jake Heaps breaks down those two big catches and explains why they were set up with what he calls “situational football.”
The first play Heaps puts under the microscope is Metcalf’s 53-yard touchdown reception on a big throw from Russell Wilson, one in which Metcalf picked himself off the ground and hurdled his way into the end zone for the final few yards.
The throw 🙌
The grab 🙌
The @dkm14 TD! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/rI0CMakqry— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) January 5, 2020
The second play was another long bomb from Wilson, this time going for 36 yards on third-and-11 late in the game. The catch gave Seattle a first down, which allowed them to then run the clock out, clinching the victory and a second-round playoff game with the Green Bay Packers this Sunday.
WHAT. A. CATCH.@dkm14 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/KQ7DMBnjgd
— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) January 6, 2020
The Seahawks and Packers will continue the NFC playoffs with a 3:40 p.m. kickoff Sunday. The game will be broadcast on 710 ESPN Seattle and KIRO Radio 97.3 FM.
For more video breakdowns from this Seahawks season, click any of the links below.
Playoffs Week 1
• Wyman: Defending Jadevon Clowney’s hit vs Eagles
Week 17
• Wyman: What Seahawks lose with Mychal Kendricks’ injury
• Heaps: Hawks WRs show reason for confidence in playoffs
Week 16
• Wyman: Telling the story of Seattle’s defense this year
Week 15
• Heaps: Tyler Lockett gets re-established in the offense
• Wyman: LBs show their value in defending the pass
Week 14
• Wyman: Breaking down Seahawks’ defensive struggles with the Rams
• Heaps: Seahawks had 3 big missed opportunities on offense
Week 13
• Heaps: How Hawks set up David Moore’s 60-yard TD
• Wyman: What went wrong and right for Seahawks secondary vs Minnesota
Week 12
• Wyman: Why Quandre Diggs is already important part of Seahawks’ defense
Bye week
• Heaps: Why you should want Russell Wilson to win the MVP award
Week 10
• Heaps: The keys to new WR Josh Gordon’s 2 critical catches
• Wyman: A 3rd DL deserves credit for Reed strip sack, Clowney TD
Week 9
• Wyman: Are Seattle’s problems against the pass fixable?
Week 8
• Heaps: What was so impressive about DK Metcalf’s 2 TDs
• Wyman: How LB Mychal Kendricks made right read on INT
Week 7
• Heaps: How Lamar Jackson beat Seattle time and again on 3rd down
• Wyman: Why Ravens scored on Hawks with 4th down TD run
Week 6
• Heaps: Why Tyler Lockett is so valuable when Russell Wilson scrambles
• Wyman: Don’t point the finger on Hawks giving up 2 straight big plays
Week 5
• Wyman: Seahawks can get run game going with this technique
• Heaps: Why DK Metcalf and Will Dissly are feasting in Seattle’s offense
• Wyman: 4 plays the Hawks won by inches to defeat the Rams
Week 4
• Heaps: What Hawks did vs Cards that could lead to more success
Week 3
• Wyman: Linebacker K.J. Wright is ‘having his best year’
• Heaps: Why Will Dissly has emerged as valuable offensive weapon
Week 2
• Wyman: Russell Wilson’s historic game and perfect pass to Metcalf
• Heaps: How Russell Wilson read Steelers’ defense so well in 28-26 win
Week 1
• Heaps: How Tyler Lockett got so open for go-ahead TD
• Wyman: Hawks already trying new things with Jadeveon Clowney
